New Memory Added, Now Problems?

Dane · 10-17-07, 08:08 PM

I just added 2 gig of memory to my computer. The game ran great before this other than some slow frame rates. Now, I have faster frame rates and smooth graphics but the fan or fans on the computer run constantly. Why would this be happening? Anyu thoughts would be appreciated. I even put the settings on low.. Went and played SH 3 and the same thing. Here I spent $125.00 on it so i could play SH 4 with ease and the fan noise is totally unacceptable. Thanks

AVGWarhawk · 10-17-07, 08:28 PM

More heat sir! My fans run all the time. I do however keep my computer under my desk were I do not really hear them kicking!

Digital_Trucker · 10-17-07, 08:39 PM

Yep, heat put off from the memory itself, heat from the components on the motherboard that supply power to the memory and heat from the power supply that provides the power that goes to the components on the motherboard that supply power to the memory. On top of that, with more memory, your system can shovel data to your video card faster and make it work harder producing even more heat.

Which fans are causing the noise problem? It may be that replacing those fans with lower noise units will help with the problem. Liquid cooling is also an option if you really can't stand the noise. Personally, I just put on my surround sound headset and forget about the fans (and the barking dogs and most other noise pollution).

Dane · 10-17-07, 08:51 PM

Thanks, guess I will go with the headsets and be thankful for a smooth running game

youwillfearme · 10-18-07, 04:32 AM

You could do what I did - Invest in a inexpensive noiseless computer case coated with sound dampening foam, or buy the foam independently and apply the material to the biggest surfaces inside your case for less but still effective sound dampering.

I got this one for about 120 bucks. Noise reduction in this case was exceptional for the price in my opinion - but then again, I went from a water cooled rig with a dual radiator powered by two high performance 120mm's to this one with stock case fans (which are quite good) and a high performance air cooled sink from Zalman.

3Jane · 10-18-07, 06:25 AM

There are also some fan-less cpu and agp coolers available. They work using heat pipes instead of the normal heatsink/fan combinaton. Personaly I use the Zalman coolers for both my agp and cpu. They do have fans but are very quiet.
Also I have two 120mm quiet case fans as intake and exhaust. As well as enough cooling on the actual components, it is important of course to have a good through flow of fresh air to draw off the heat disipated by the internals.

10-17-07, 08:08 PM	#1
Dane Mate Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 56 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	New Memory Added, Now Problems? I just added 2 gig of memory to my computer. The game ran great before this other than some slow frame rates. Now, I have faster frame rates and smooth graphics but the fan or fans on the computer run constantly. Why would this be happening? Anyu thoughts would be appreciated. I even put the settings on low.. Went and played SH 3 and the same thing. Here I spent $125.00 on it so i could play SH 4 with ease and the fan noise is totally unacceptable. Thanks

10-17-07, 08:28 PM	#2
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,261 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	More heat sir! My fans run all the time. I do however keep my computer under my desk were I do not really hear them kicking! __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

10-17-07, 08:39 PM	#3
Digital_Trucker Silent Hunter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The Peach State Posts: 4,171 Downloads: 141 Uploads: 10	Yep, heat put off from the memory itself, heat from the components on the motherboard that supply power to the memory and heat from the power supply that provides the power that goes to the components on the motherboard that supply power to the memory. On top of that, with more memory, your system can shovel data to your video card faster and make it work harder producing even more heat. Which fans are causing the noise problem? It may be that replacing those fans with lower noise units will help with the problem. Liquid cooling is also an option if you really can't stand the noise. Personally, I just put on my surround sound headset and forget about the fans (and the barking dogs and most other noise pollution). __________________ RSM-GIEP-Killflags-LV Tribute-Playable Elco __Peace be with you, Dave.

10-17-07, 08:51 PM	#4
Dane Mate Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 56 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thank you Thanks, guess I will go with the headsets and be thankful for a smooth running game

10-18-07, 04:32 AM	#5
youwillfearme Swabbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 7 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	You could do what I did - Invest in a inexpensive noiseless computer case coated with sound dampening foam, or buy the foam independently and apply the material to the biggest surfaces inside your case for less but still effective sound dampering. I got this one for about 120 bucks. Noise reduction in this case was exceptional for the price in my opinion - but then again, I went from a water cooled rig with a dual radiator powered by two high performance 120mm's to this one with stock case fans (which are quite good) and a high performance air cooled sink from Zalman. __________________ “If the highest aim of a captain were to preserve his ship, he would keep it in port forever” ~St. Thomas Aquinas

10-18-07, 06:25 AM	#6
3Jane Ace of the Deep Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: York. Northern England. Posts: 1,004 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	There are also some fan-less cpu and agp coolers available. They work using heat pipes instead of the normal heatsink/fan combinaton. Personaly I use the Zalman coolers for both my agp and cpu. They do have fans but are very quiet. Also I have two 120mm quiet case fans as intake and exhaust. As well as enough cooling on the actual components, it is important of course to have a good through flow of fresh air to draw off the heat disipated by the internals. __________________ Fate opposes me in vitality and morality, forced ever onward, burdened, always in shackles. So this very moment, without tarrying, pluck the quivering strings. Because fate punishes the one who plays, all lament with me. (http://hosted.filefront.com/KatherineRowan) Last edited by 3Jane; 10-20-07 at 04:57 PM.